Chitwan National Park

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Chitwan National Park is located in the south central part of Nepal, which covers an area of 952.63 sq.km. The land is subtropical lowlands often called inner Terai. It is the first National park of our country, the area from Tikauli forest from the Rapti river extends over an area of 175 sq.km. and was declared as the Mahendra Mirga Kunj (Mahendra Deer Park) by the Late King Mahendra in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti-river was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary as a unique ecosystem with a global recognition. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 1984. Similarly, in 1996 the area was named as a buffer zone which includes forest, private ,barrenlands along with the cultivated lands.

 

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Chitwan National Park include a diversity of ecosystems with Churia hills, Ox-bow lakes, Rapti, Reu and Narayani Rivers. The western part of the park comprises Someshwar hill in parallel to the boundary of Parsa Wildlife Reserve.

The climatic season of the park offers a unique experience whereas October through February, average temperature becomes 25 degree centigrade which provides a favourable environment for climatic conditions. From March to June the temperature rose up to 43 degree centigrade. This hot humid season connects a gateway to the monsoon season which lasts from late June until September and offers a better view of Wildlife to the visitors. September, October, November and February provides a sightseeing environment for birdwatching views of migratory birds overlapping residential birds in a harmonious manner.

It consists of both tropical and sub-tropical forests in which sal forests cover 70% part of the land. More than 50 types of grasses are available including the elephant grass which is also called as Saccharum spp, well-known for its immense height. It can grow up to 8m in height. The park is the homeland to more than 50 mammals, over 525 birds along with 55 amphibians and reptiles. Among them, the most endangered species— one horned Rhinoceros locally called a Gaur.

The display visitor centre at Sauraha provides outstanding information about wildlife and environmental conservation programs. The local shops offer a variety of handicrafts and local products for gifts and souvenirs. Elephant safari provides captivating views of one-horned Rhinoceros in a close manner. 

Besides this, the pollution of Narayani River caused a depletion in the environment resulting in an unbalanced ecosystem. This needs to be controlled as far as possible coordinating with respective stakeholders by claiming about the issues to the higher authority. It is essential to address the issues of traffic volume at Kasara bridge, construction of bridge at Reu River and the underground electric wiring systems in Madi valley.

Chitwan National Park provides inspiration in the global world with regional efforts to preserve biodiversity. Its legacy reminds us about the harmonious and mutual understanding of nature connecting the human world.